Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) is in Springfield, Missouri, and is about 73 minutes by car from Mountain Country Motor Inn. The airport has rental cars, taxis, rideshare and other ground-transport choices; rental vehicles are located on airport property. Guest rooms at the inn are available for your Branson West stay.
- Location: Springfield, Missouri.
- Drive-time reference: SGF is about 73 minutes by car from Mountain Country.
- Rental cars: Pickup is in the west parking lot (D).
- Other transport: Taxi, Uber, Lyft, hotel shuttles, limousine and car service.
How do you plan the drive from SGF to Branson West?
Plan for the airport-to-hotel drive with the destination in Branson West in mind: the airport’s published directions describe a route to Branson, but do not give a specific route or distance to Branson West. The airport-to-hotel reference is about 73 minutes by car.
For Branson, the airport’s directions say to take I-44 east to Exit 82A and US-65 South, then continue south on US-65. Those directions are for Branson, so don’t treat them as a full set of directions to Branson West. Check the official site before you go for current airport guidance.
If you’re also planning local outings, getting to Silver Dollar City from Branson West is another part of the area’s transport picture. The attraction is about 10 minutes by car from the inn.
Where do you pick up a rental car at SGF?
Rental cars at SGF are on airport property in the west parking lot (D). The rental-car companies are Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar Rent a Car, Hertz, National/Alamo, Payless and Thrifty.
SGF’s directions say rental cars must be open to the public from half an hour before the first aircraft arrival or departure, whichever comes first, until half an hour after the last arrival or departure, whichever comes last. Confirm current arrangements with the airport before travelling.
What ground transport is available at SGF?
Ground-transport choices at SGF include taxis, Uber, Lyft, hotel shuttles, limousine and car service. Check availability and arrangements with the relevant provider when planning your trip.
If someone is collecting you by car, the airport’s free cell-phone waiting area is Lot A. After contacting the arriving passenger, the driver can proceed to the terminal curb for pickup. SGF prohibits leaving a vehicle unattended in the driveway in front of the terminal; unattended vehicles may be ticketed and towed.
All airport parking lots are less than a five-minute walk from the terminal. If you’re planning local transport after arrival, Branson West city centre transport basics can help you think through getting around in town.
What should you know when arriving in Branson West?
Branson West is the destination for this airport transfer, but the airport’s published directions do not provide a specific route or distance there. Use directions that name Branson West as the destination rather than assuming the airport’s Branson directions cover the entire drive.
For a point of reference after arrival, Branson West city centre is about 6 minutes by car from Mountain Country. Silver Dollar City is about 10 minutes by car from the inn.
FAQs
Where is Springfield-Branson National Airport?
SGF is in Springfield, Missouri.
Where are rental cars located at SGF?
Rental vehicles are on airport property in the west parking lot (D).
Can someone meet an arriving passenger by car?
Drivers can wait in the free cell-phone waiting area in Lot A, then head to the terminal curb after contacting the passenger.